I loved/love my Avent Isis. I had the best success with that little hand pump. I was better able to do breast compressions while pumping with it and had greater output using it than my Medela PISA.

August 31st, 2012, 12:29 PM

@llli*yoginimama

Re: best manual hand pump?

And by contrast, if I had to use a manual handpump I think I'd die. My favorite manual handpump is a double electric. ;)

August 31st, 2012, 12:53 PM

@llli*molly.b

Re: best manual hand pump?

Quote:

Originally Posted by @llli*ohiomama

I loved/love my Avent Isis. I had the best success with that little hand pump. I was better able to do breast compressions while pumping with it and had greater output using it than my Medela PISA.

:love I use an Avent Isis exclusively and prefer it to an electric, and I WOH full time. One tip- for me, the clear silicone attachment that goes over the horn was useless. I use it without. Might work for a smaller breasted lady, though.

August 31st, 2012, 02:41 PM

@llli*lilpats-mama

Re: best manual hand pump?

I normally use the Medela Freestyle (double-electric) but have had the Harmony manual pump as a backup - it has worked just fine for me for occasional use. :)

August 31st, 2012, 10:23 PM

@llli*mima

Re: best manual hand pump?

I have a double electric pump for work but I get great output when needed from the Medela Harmony.

I also found that using the angled flange made by Pumpin Pal is much more comfortable for manual pumping (allows you to hold your hand at a more comfortable angle) and on the Harmony it just substitutes for the regular flange.

August 31st, 2012, 11:28 PM

@llli*raejoy

Re: best manual hand pump?

I'm currently PAK using the EvenFlo Manual :) It's cheap but I use it when I get home from work before bed and get just as much as I do from my Avent Isis iQ Duo.

August 31st, 2012, 11:37 PM

@llli*kaitlyns.mom

Re: best manual hand pump?

I use(d) the Medela Harmony as needed and have been happy with it. There are definite benefits to using a manual pump sometimes - not having to plug anything in or have a big setup is awesome! However I am a SAHM so I wasn't pumping at work or for extended periods. I got rid of my first one when my daughter weaned but bought a second one not too long ago when I needed it for my son.